For over 40 years I have treated women suffering from PCOS, hormonal facial hair, menopause-related hair growth, and excessive facial and body hair. One of the most common questions I hear is: “Should I buy a home laser?” My answer has remained the same for decades. No. If your goal is professional, long-term hair removal […]
“Just wear sunscreen” is the most common piece of advice given to anyone dealing with dark spots, and it’s not wrong — but on its own, for melanin-rich skin specifically, it’s incomplete, and I want to explain why. Sunscreen prevents new UV-triggered pigmentation and stops existing dark spots from getting darker. That part is true […]
I’ve had this same conversation with new PCOS patients more times than I can count, so I wanted to write down what I actually tell them at that first appointment. This will probably take 20 to 30 sessions, sometimes more. A lot of hair removal marketing is built around a standard package — 6 to […]